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Conclusion (Edexcel IGCSE Geography)

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Bridgette Barrett

Written by: Bridgette Barrett

Reviewed by: Jenna Quinn

Overall Result Analysis

  • The fieldwork conclusion should:

    • Return to the hypothesis and aim

    • Identify any evidence that supports the hypothesis 

    • Outline any evidence that contradicts the hypothesis

    • Describe and explain any links to geographical theories

    • Acknowledge any unusual results

    • State whether the hypothesis is supported or not

Examiner Tips and Tricks

In the exam, you may be asked how valid or reliable your conclusions were. It is important to know the difference between the two.

  • Reliability refers to whether the results you have gathered could be reproduced in the same conditions. For example, would a student measuring river velocity at the same sample site in the same conditions get the same velocity measurements? 

  • Validity refers to the accuracy of the measure, and whether the results represent what they are supposed to measure. For example, a measure of environmental quality should measure the environment and not economic characteristics

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    Bridgette Barrett

    Author: Bridgette Barrett

    Expertise: Geography Lead

    After graduating with a degree in Geography, Bridgette completed a PGCE over 25 years ago. She later gained an MA Learning, Technology and Education from the University of Nottingham focussing on online learning. At a time when the study of geography has never been more important, Bridgette is passionate about creating content which supports students in achieving their potential in geography and builds their confidence.

    Jenna Quinn

    Author: Jenna Quinn

    Expertise: Head of New Subjects

    Jenna studied at Cardiff University before training to become a science teacher at the University of Bath specialising in Biology (although she loves teaching all three sciences at GCSE level!). Teaching is her passion, and with 10 years experience teaching across a wide range of specifications – from GCSE and A Level Biology in the UK to IGCSE and IB Biology internationally – she knows what is required to pass those Biology exams.